Question 1

What real-life inspiration is behind Larry Crowne?

Accepted Answer

The movie is based on the life of Tom Hanks's friend Jim Chandler.

Question 2

How did Bryan Cranston prepare to play Julia Roberts' husband in the film?

Accepted Answer

He went on an accelerated workout and diet regimen and bleached his teeth white to look younger and more convincing as her spouse.

Question 3

What connection does Rita Wilson's character name have to another Tom Hanks movie?

Accepted Answer

Her character's last name, Gammelgaard, references That Thing You Do! (1996), where it's the last name of the boy who last 'decently' kissed Faye.

Question 4

Which real store was used as the fictional U-Mart where Larry works?

Accepted Answer

The fictional U-Mart is actually a K-Mart, based on the color scheme and DVD outtakes where Hanks mentions K-Mart.

Question 5

What award recognition did Larry Crowne receive?

Accepted Answer

It was recognized at the Black Reel Awards in 2012.

Question 6

What real-life person inspired the movie Larry Crowne?

Accepted Answer

The film is based on the life of Tom Hanks's friend Jim Chandler.

Question 7

How did Bryan Cranston prepare to play Julia Roberts' husband in the film?

Accepted Answer

He went on an accelerated workout and diet regimen and bleached his teeth white to look younger and more convincing as her spouse.

Question 8

What connection does Rita Wilson's character name have to another Tom Hanks movie?

Accepted Answer

Her character's last name Gammelgaard references That Thing You Do! (1996), where it's the last name of the boy who last 'decently' kissed Faye.

Question 9

Which real store was used as the fictional U-Mart where Larry Crowne works?

Accepted Answer

The U-Mart is actually a K-Mart, based on the color scheme and DVD outtakes where Hanks mentions K-Mart.

Question 10

What happens to Larry Crowne after he loses his long-standing job?

Accepted Answer

He enrolls at his local college to start over, becomes part of an eclectic student community, and develops a crush on his teacher.

Larry Crowne

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